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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451,647, 623,272.86 and 250,443

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451,647, 623,272.86 and 250,443 is: 345,611.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451,647 : 623,272.86 = 250,443 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451,647/623,272.86 = 250,443/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451,647x = 623,272.86 × 250,443
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451,647x = 156,094,324,876.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,094,324,876.98/451,647
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,611.34

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